Gifted pianist and composer (1829–1869) who was one of the first figures in American music to attain an international reputation. His colorful keyboard works, often inspired by the Creole music he heard in his Louisiana childhood, pioneered the use of ethnic source materials in American ‘classical’ music. AMQS on an off-white 5 x 6 lightly-lined sheet. Gottschalk pens a single bar of music consisting of 11 notes, signed at the bottom, “With kind regards, L. M. Gottschalk, Saratoga, 2d Sept, 1864.” In very good condition, with small repaired tear to bottom edge, scattered toning and foxing, and mounting remnants to reverse. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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